Prepare against Steven Sanchez
NIC · World #14,869 classical · FIDE ID 6102352
Our database contains 186 games by Steven Sanchez, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Sanchez before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,107 | 2,169 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 83 | 42 | 61 | 44.6% |
| As White | 97 | 42 | 21 | 34 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 41 | 21 | 27 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 36.1% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 32.0% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 21.6% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 80.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 55.6% | 23.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Steven Sanchez's chess games
All 186 games by Steven Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 83 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,251 | ch-NCA | B35 |
| Jul 2017 | Maximiliano Rocha | 2,202 | Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | B30 |
| Jul 2021 | Carlos Davila | 2,199 | Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | A38 |
| Jul 2021 | Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera | 2,186 | NCA Selectivo II Etapa | A13 |
| Mar 2018 | William Alfaro Caracas | 2,149 | ch-NCA | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 39 | 21 | 1,985 |
| ch-NCA | 2019 | 33 | 10.5 | 1,962 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2021 | 16 | 12 | 2,074 |
| ch-NCA U20 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,071 |
| Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,077 |
| 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 1st Managua Dario Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Sanchez's chess games?
186 games by Steven Sanchez, from Nov 2013 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Steven Sanchez has played.
What does Steven Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Steven Sanchez opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Sanchez answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Steven Sanchez play as White?
As White, Steven Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Steven Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Steven Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Steven Sanchez is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Steven Sanchez played?
Our database contains 186 games by Steven Sanchez, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Sanchez?
186 games by Steven Sanchez reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.